The Memo: 10 Jun—23 Jun 2024
The Memo from 10 Jun—23 Jun 2024: Summary of incidents, ranging from terrorism, covert actions, organised crimes, regional conflicts to cybersecurity incidents.
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IN BRIEF: Ulu Tiram Family Charged for Promoting IS Ideology
Malaysian authorities have charged five family members of the man who attacked the Ulu Tiram police station with promoting Islamic State (IS) ideology and inciting terrorism.
The Memo: 3 Jun—9 Jun 2024
The Memo from 3 Jun—9 Jun 2024: Summary of incidents, ranging from terrorism, covert actions, organised crimes, regional conflicts to cybersecurity incidents.
FLASHPOINT: U.S. Sanctions on Malaysian Semiconductor Trading Firm
The U.S. sanctioned Jatronics Sdn Bhd for supplying critical components to Russian military suppliers. Economists see minimal local industry impact, but this warns other firms to enhance compliance. The action highlights U.S. efforts to curb sanction evasion in Southeast Asia.
The Memo: 28 May—2 Jun 2024
The Memo from 28 May—2 Jun 2024: Summary of incidents, ranging from terrorism, covert actions, organised crimes to cybersecurity incident.
The Memo: 21—27 May 2024
The Memo from 21—27 May 2024: Summary of incidents, ranging from terrorism, covert actions, organised crimes to cybersecurity incident.
INSIGHT: Reassessing the Ulu Tiram Incident: The Subjectivity of Terror Labels
The Ulu Tiram incident underscores the subjectivity of terror labels, the impact of biases and historical contexts, and the need for rigorous, unbiased considerations to avoid misleading narratives and ensure fair assessments.
The Memo: 13—20 May 2024
The Memo from 13—20 May 2024: Summary of incidents, ranging from terrorism, covert actions, organised crimes to cybersecurity incident.
IN BRIEF: Jemaah Islamiyah Connection Suspected in Ulu Tiram Police Station Assault
An attack on Ulu Tiram police station resulted in the deaths of two constables. The 34-year-old attacker, reportedly linked to Jemaah Islamiyah, was also killed. Over 20 suspected JI members were detained.
INSIGHT: Jemaah Islamiyah Arrests in Sulawesi: Contextualising the Threat Perception
JI reshapes strategies amid arrests, focusing on non-military growth and decentralising command but faces challenges in regaining former strength.